Tag Archives: writing

1978: a Pivotal Year

Posted on March 5, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Current Events that Influenced My Work 1978 was full of interesting things happening, almost every day of the year. It’s no surprise to me that some of those ‘things’ should creep into my screenplay My Satanic Struggle (MSS). For example, … Continue reading →

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De-Cypher: Something from “Nothing”?

Posted on March 5, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Deciphering a Hidden Message When I wrote the poem “My Satanic Struggle” in 1975, I was exorcising my past, my childhood, growing up with a troubled individual in the household. My adoptive father, Rus, wasn’t crazy, but he was unsettling. … Continue reading →

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Siri-ously?

Posted on March 4, 2018 by cdsmiller17

    The Real Voice of Siri. Apple first released Siri onto the world stage in 2011. Most other mobile phone manufacturers have followed suit. Even Amazon has joined the fray. Now, this is exactly what Dan Brown was trying … Continue reading →

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MSS: Matching Actors to Characters

Posted on March 3, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Adapting a Screenplay to a Graphic Novel There is a process that calls for imagination. It’s called writing. All writers ‘see’ their characters in terms of specific individuals. What happens when someone else wants to visualize what you are imagining? … Continue reading →

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Other Locations in Vancouver

Posted on February 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Police headquarters in my screenplay My Satanic Struggle. There used to be railway tracks underneath the Commercial/Broadway bridges. This is where I envisioned Joe’s hideout, which he shared with Thomas. When I originally walked the railway tracks, there was no graffiti, … Continue reading →

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417 Heatley Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Posted on February 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

This is the house where I based the ITS CLAWS group in my screenplay My Satanic Struggle. It lent a certain reality to the plot line. Here is the dialogue featured in the screenplay which references the house.   CALDER … Continue reading →

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Pseudonyms: Unmasking the Actors

Posted on February 20, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Drama: An Actor’s Education John Lithgow’s journey is an interesting read. For the most part, it’s a smorgasbord of show business names, places and projects. It is also a treasure trove of mystery, at least for me. Whenever John has … Continue reading →

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The Old Folks at Home?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Sitting on the Porch in Rocking Chairs The Carol Burnett Show used to feature a skit of a couple of seniors discussing their lives. The payoff was almost always the same: he’d make a gentle pass at her and she … Continue reading →

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What Garment is Your Soul Wearing?

Posted on February 2, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Invisible Garment It is true to say that, when we are born, we put on a new set of garments: our spiritual clothing, if you will. The role of Astrology has always been to provide answers to the questions … Continue reading →

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Beware: the Subtleties of English

Posted on January 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Warning, Warning If you use the word, “beware” you are warning someone of something dangerous. Be Aware The term “be aware” has the description of having information and beforehand knowledge of a situation, and perception of a fact that may … Continue reading →

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